Spurs announce Bruce Bowen's No. 12 will be retired

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SPORTS Bruce Bowen gets a layup in the second half against Denver Wednesday night at the AT&T Center. SPURS VERSUS DENVER NUGGETS AT THE AT&T CENTER 2ND GAME PLAYOFFS APRIL 25, 2007TOM REEL/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS Bruce Bowen gets a layup in the second half against Denver Wednesday night at the AT&T Center. SPURS VERSUS DENVER NUGGETS AT THE AT&T CENTER 2ND GAME PLAYOFFS APRIL 25, 2007TOM REEL/STAFF (SAN ... more

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SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen defends Suns' Steve Nash in the first half of game four of their second round series Monday, May 14, 2007 at the AT&T Center. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS)

SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen defends Suns' Steve Nash in the first half of game four of their second round series Monday, May 14, 2007 at the AT&T Center. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS)

SPORTS ----- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen enters the game Wednesday night May 16, 2007 in the US Airways Arena in Phoenix during the fifth game of their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series against the Suns. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS ----- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen enters the game Wednesday night May 16, 2007 in the US Airways Arena in Phoenix during the fifth game of their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series against the ... more

Spurs' Bruce Bowen maneuvers against the Jazz during second half action in the Western Conference Finals game four in Salt Lake City Monday May 28, 2007. (EDWARD A ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

Spurs' Bruce Bowen maneuvers against the Jazz during second half action in the Western Conference Finals game four in Salt Lake City Monday May 28, 2007. (EDWARD A ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) and Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, (47) battling for the ball during first half action in the Western Conference Finals game five in San Antonio Wednesday May 30, 2007. (BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) and Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, (47) battling for the ball during first half action in the Western Conference Finals game five in San Antonio Wednesday May 30, ... more

FOR NBR - Spurs' Matt Bonner (rear) and teammate Bruce Bowen read to children Friday June 8, 2007 during the dedication of the newly completed Reading & Learning Center at the Copernicus Community Center. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR NBR - Spurs' Matt Bonner (rear) and teammate Bruce Bowen read to children Friday June 8, 2007 during the dedication of the newly completed Reading & Learning Center at the Copernicus Community Center. PHOTO ... more

FOR SPORTS - Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) late in game 3 in the NBA Finals at the Quicken Loans Arena Tuesday June 12, 2007, in Cleveland, OH. The Spurs won 75-72(EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) late in game 3 in the NBA Finals at the Quicken Loans Arena Tuesday June 12, 2007, in Cleveland, OH. ... more

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) during first quarter action in the NBA Finals game four in Cleveland June 14, 2007. (BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) during first quarter action in the NBA Finals game four in Cleveland June 14, 2007. (BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF) (SAN ... more

FOR SPORTS - Spurs' forward Bruce Bowen (12) guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) and guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, (20) celebrate after sweeping the Cavaliers in game 4 in the NBA Finals at the Quicken ... more

Metro daily- Tim Duncan, left, Bruce Bowen, left center, and Robert Horry, right, laugh as Michael Finley, center right, addresses fans as the Spurs arrive at the San Antonio International Airport, the day after sweeping the Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship, Friday, June 15, 2007. Photo Bob Owen (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Metro daily- Tim Duncan, left, Bruce Bowen, left center, and Robert Horry, right, laugh as Michael Finley, center right, addresses fans as the Spurs arrive at the San Antonio International Airport, the day ... more

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen blocks a shot attempt by Jarrett Jack in the first half Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the AT&T Center in the season opener against Portland. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen blocks a shot attempt by Jarrett Jack in the first half Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the AT&T Center in the season opener against Portland. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS ... more

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen hops as he hits a three pointer in the second half Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs beat the Lakers, 107-92 behind Bowen's 23 points. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen hops as he hits a three pointer in the second half Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs beat the Lakers, 107-92 behind Bowen's 23 points. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ... more

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen hops as he hits a three pointer in the second... Photo-2720030.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

MULTIMEDIA - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, (D-Ill.), right, is embraced by San Antonio Spurs player Bruce Bowen during a campaignsto in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, June 24, 2007. BILLY ... more

SPORTS The Spur's Bruce Bowen applies defensive pressure to Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic in the first half. SAN ANTONIO SPURS VERSUS NEW ORLEANS HORNETS AT THE AT&T CENTER Tom Reel/Staff January 26, ... more

SPORTS Bruce Bowen moves to block the ball against Atlanta's Joe Johnson in the first half Monday at the AT&T Center. San antonio Spurs versus the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center. Tom Reel/Staff February 25, 2008. (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS Bruce Bowen moves to block the ball against Atlanta's Joe Johnson in the first half Monday at the AT&T Center. San antonio Spurs versus the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center. Tom Reel/Staff ... more

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen gets a loose ball in front of Chris Paul in the first half of game four of their Western Conference semifinals series Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the AT&T Center. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen gets a loose ball in front of Chris Paul in the first half of game four of their Western Conference semifinals series Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the AT&T Center. BAHRAM MARK ... more

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen confers with Gregg Popovich in the second quarter of game five of their Western Conference semifinals series Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at New Orleans Arena. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPORTS - Bruce Bowen confers with Gregg Popovich in the second quarter of game five of their Western Conference semifinals series Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at New Orleans Arena. BAHRAM MARK ... more

SPTS-Spurs Bruce Bowen and Tony Parker smile as they look up at the score board during the 2nd half of game 3 of the NBA Western Confernece Finals at the at&t center Sunday May 25, 2008. Spurs win 103-84.DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPTS-Spurs Bruce Bowen and Tony Parker smile as they look up at the score board during the 2nd half of game 3 of the NBA Western Confernece Finals at the at&t center Sunday May 25, 2008. Spurs win ... more

SPTS-Spurs Bruce Bowen and Tony Parker smile as they look up at the... Photo-2720038.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

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Under the pressure of a double team of San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant is able to escape the trap during the second half of game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Staple Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 29, 2008. The Lakers beat the Spurs 100-92 and won the Western Conference Championship. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News) less

Under the pressure of a double team of San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant is able to escape the trap during the second half of game 5 of the NBA Western Conference ... more

Under the pressure of a double team of San Antonio Spurs Bruce... Photo-2720039.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

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FOR SPORTS - Lakers' Kobe Bryant drives around Spurs' Bruce Bowen during second half action of game 5 in the NBA Western Conference Finals Thursday May 29, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers defeated the Spurs 100-92 to win the Western Conference. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Lakers' Kobe Bryant drives around Spurs' Bruce Bowen during second half action of game 5 in the NBA Western Conference Finals Thursday May 29, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The ... more

SAN ANTONIO - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Bruce Bowen #12 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to Head Coach Gregg Popovich during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center on December 10, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 95-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images) (NBAE/Getty Images) less

SAN ANTONIO - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Bruce Bowen #12 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to Head Coach Gregg Popovich during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center on December 10, 2008 in San Antonio, ... more

FOR SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen defends Mavericks' Jason Terry during first half action of Game 4 in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs Saturday April 25, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Tx. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen defends Mavericks' Jason Terry during first half action of Game 4 in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs Saturday April 25, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in ... more

FOR SPORTS - Former Spurs' player Bruce Bowen announces his retirement from the NBA at a news conference at the Yardley’s Salon and Spa, the business he owns with his wife, Yardley, Thursday Sept. 3, 2009. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Former Spurs' player Bruce Bowen announces his retirement from the NBA at a news conference at the Yardley’s Salon and Spa, the business he owns with his wife, Yardley, Thursday Sept. 3, 2009. ... more

FOR SPORTS - Former Spurs' player Bruce Bowen holds his son Ojani Bowen, 3, prior to a press conference where he announced his retirement from the NBA at the Yardley’s Salon and Spa, the business he owns with his wife, Yardley, Thursday Sept. 3, 2009. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Former Spurs' player Bruce Bowen holds his son Ojani Bowen, 3, prior to a press conference where he announced his retirement from the NBA at the Yardley’s Salon and Spa, the business he owns with ... more

FOR SPORTS - Former Spurs' player Bruce Bowen holds his son... Photo-2720051.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

METRO -- Former San Antonio Spurs player, Bruce Bowen addresses a group of over sixty volunteers from BBVA Compass before starting the revitalization of John F. Kennedy High School in the Edgewood Independent School District, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The NBA Cares group, including Bowen, George Gervin and WNBA Minnesota Lynx forward-center Taj McWilliams-Franklin, teamed up with the volunteers for the revitalization. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

METRO -- Former San Antonio Spurs player, Bruce Bowen addresses a group of over sixty volunteers from BBVA Compass before starting the revitalization of John F. Kennedy High School in the Edgewood Independent ... more

Sports daily - San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces it's Class of 2012 with the names of (left to right) Brue Bowen, Leticia Morales-Bissaro, Lt. Col. John Russell, and Stan Bonewitz, Sr., at the Dominion Country Club. Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. David Hill, also selected, was not present for the announcement. Photo Bob Owen/rowen@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Sports daily - San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces it's Class of 2012 with the names of (left to right) Brue Bowen, Leticia Morales-Bissaro, Lt. Col. John Russell, and Stan Bonewitz, Sr., at the Dominion ... more

Spurs Bruce Bowen celebrates the Spurs narrow vistory over the Lakers as fans react also during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the SBC Center in San Antonio, TX Tuesday May 13, 2003. PHOTO BY TOM REEL/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs Bruce Bowen celebrates the Spurs narrow vistory over the Lakers as fans react also during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the SBC Center in San Antonio, TX Tuesday May 13, 2003. PHOTO BY ... more

SPORTS --- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen shoots Thursday night May 15, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles over a surprised Kobe Bryant during the 6th game of the best-of-seven Western Conference Semi-finals. The Spurs won 110-82 to advance to the conference finals. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS --- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen shoots Thursday night May 15, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles over a surprised Kobe Bryant during the 6th game of the best-of-seven Western Conference ... more

SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen argues a foul call against Dallas Mavericks' in the third quarter at game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on Monday, May 19, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS - Spurs' Bruce Bowen argues a foul call against Dallas Mavericks' in the third quarter at game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on Monday, May 19, 2003. (Kin Man ... more

Mavs Dirk Nowitzki drives against the defense of Spurs Bruce Bowen (12) during first quarter action in game three of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas May 23, 2003. JERRY LARA/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Mavs Dirk Nowitzki drives against the defense of Spurs Bruce Bowen (12) during first quarter action in game three of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas May 23, 2003. JERRY ... more

Bruce Bowen defends Nets Kerry Kittles during first quarter action of game three NBA Finals at the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey June 8, 2003. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

Bruce Bowen defends Nets Kerry Kittles during first quarter action of game three NBA Finals at the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey June 8, 2003. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

Bruce Bowen conducts a post game interview after game six of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio Sunday June 15, 2003 after the Spurs won the championship. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Bruce Bowen conducts a post game interview after game six of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio Sunday June 15, 2003 after the Spurs won the championship. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO ... more

Bruce Bowen conducts a post game interview after game six of the... Photo-2720060.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

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METRO San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen gets five from one 1 1/2 year old Micci Evans Sunday, September 21, 2003, at Fiesta Texas. Evans and his dad James Coffman, were at the park Sunday for Sports Day. GLORIA FERNIZ./STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

METRO San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen gets five from one 1 1/2 year old Micci Evans Sunday, September 21, 2003, at Fiesta Texas. Evans and his dad James Coffman, were at the park Sunday for Sports Day. GLORIA ... more

President Bush holds a basketball jersey presented to him by the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003. With him, left to right, are Kevin Willis, Bruce Bowen, Tim Duncan and Malik Rose. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP) less

President Bush holds a basketball jersey presented to him by the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003. With him, left to right, are Kevin ... more

President Bush holds a basketball jersey presented to him by the... Photo-2720062.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

Denver Nuggets rookie forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot past San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 80-72 victory in Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003. The game was the first for Anthony in the NBA since he was selected with the third pick in the NBA draft by the Nuggets in June. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (AP) less

Denver Nuggets rookie forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot past San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 80-72 victory in Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003. The ... more

SPORTS SPURS NETS 1/21/04 San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen goes under the basket for two during the second half against the News Jersey Nets at the SBC Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004. The Spurs won 99-76. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS SPURS NETS 1/21/04 San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen goes under the basket for two during the second half against the News Jersey Nets at the SBC Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004. The Spurs won 99-76. ( ... more

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, jokes with teammate Bruce Bowen during the team's game against the Seattle SuperSonics in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Duncan worked out with the team Wednesday, but missed his third game since he injured his leg in Dallas last week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP) less

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, jokes with teammate Bruce Bowen during the team's game against the Seattle SuperSonics in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Duncan worked out with the team ... more

Lakers Kobe Bryant and Spurs Bruce Bowen get tangled up during 1st quarter action in game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the SBC Center on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. (Kin Man Hui/staff) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Lakers Kobe Bryant and Spurs Bruce Bowen get tangled up during 1st quarter action in game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the SBC Center on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. (Kin Man Hui/staff) (SAN ANTONIO ... more

Lakers' Kobe Bryant (right) drives past Spurs' Bruce Bowen during second quarter of Game 5 of the Spurs against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on Thursday, May 13, 2004. (Kin Man Hui/staff) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Lakers' Kobe Bryant (right) drives past Spurs' Bruce Bowen during second quarter of Game 5 of the Spurs against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on ... more

SPORTS --- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen drives Wednesday night Nov. 10, 2004 at the SBC Center in San Antonio past the Warriors' Calbert Cheaney, left, and Troy Murphy on the way to the hoop. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS --- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen drives Wednesday night Nov. 10, 2004 at the SBC Center in San Antonio past the Warriors' Calbert Cheaney, left, and Troy Murphy on the way to the hoop. (WILLIAM ... more

SPORTS -- Bruce Bowen shoes fourth graders at Woodlawn Hills Elementary how to stretch following exercise. As part of his work toward a degree at UTSA, Bowen has started a GET FIT program for youths. Monday February 7, 2005. (Robert McLeroy/Staff) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS -- Bruce Bowen shoes fourth graders at Woodlawn Hills Elementary how to stretch following exercise. As part of his work toward a degree at UTSA, Bowen has started a GET FIT program for youths. Monday ... more

San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, right, defends Seattle SuperSonics guard Ray Allen (34) during the second quarter in game one of their Western conference semifinals game in San Antonio, Sunday, May 8, 2005. San Antonio won, 103-81.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP) less

San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, right, defends Seattle SuperSonics guard Ray Allen (34) during the second quarter in game one of their Western conference semifinals game in San Antonio, Sunday, May 8, ... more

SPORTS -The Spurs' Bruce Bowen looks over at the Sonics' Ray Allen after Bowen was called for fouling Allen in game two of their Western Conference Semifinals Tuesday, May 10, 2005 a the SBC Center. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) less

SPORTS -The Spurs' Bruce Bowen looks over at the Sonics' Ray Allen after Bowen was called for fouling Allen in game two of their Western Conference Semifinals Tuesday, May 10, 2005 a the SBC Center. BAHRAM MARK ... more

Spurs Brent Barry and Bruce Bowen defend Suns Leanardo Barbosa during second quarter action of the first game in the Western Conference Finals at America West Arena in Phoenix on Sunday, May 22, 2005. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs Brent Barry and Bruce Bowen defend Suns Leanardo Barbosa during second quarter action of the first game in the Western Conference Finals at America West Arena in Phoenix on Sunday, May 22, 2005. ( JERRY ... more

SPORTS / LUDDEN: The Spurs' Bruce Bowen was in pretty high spirits considering the team's 3-0 record against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Bowen was talking to the media at practice at the Spurs training facility on Sunday May 29, 2005. The Spurs will face Phoenix tomorrow (Monday May 30) as the playoffs continue. JOHN DAVENPORT / STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS / LUDDEN: The Spurs' Bruce Bowen was in pretty high spirits considering the team's 3-0 record against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Bowen was talking to the media at practice at the ... more

Spurs Bruce Bowen shoots a three point shoot past the defense of Pistons Rasheed Wallace during third quarter action game two of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on June 9, 2005.. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs Bruce Bowen shoots a three point shoot past the defense of Pistons Rasheed Wallace during third quarter action game two of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio on June 9, 2005.. ( JERRY LARA ... more

Spurs' Manu Ginobili hugs teammate Bruce Bowen in the closing moments of the fourth quarter of game two of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Bowen hit four three-pointers to help lift the Spurs over the Pistons and capture game 2 97-76. (Kin Man Hui/staff) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs' Manu Ginobili hugs teammate Bruce Bowen in the closing moments of the fourth quarter of game two of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Bowen hit four three-pointers to help lift ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen (12) holds on to Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton (32) during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, June 14, 2005. (AP Photos/Carlos Osorio) (AP) less

San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen (12) holds on to Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton (32) during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, June 14, 2005. (AP Photos/Carlos ... more

Spurs Tony Parker, left, Tim Duncan with both trophys and Bruce Bowen celebrate their NBA Championship during trophy presentation game 7 NBA Finals at the SBC Center in San Antonio Thursday June 23, 2005 . ... more

Seattle SuperSonics' Ray Allen, back, reacts to San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Sunday, March 26, 2006. Allen was first called for an offensive foul and Bowen responded by apparently kicking Allen. Bowen was given a technical, and Allen had to be restrained. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) (AP) less

Seattle SuperSonics' Ray Allen, back, reacts to San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Seattle, Sunday, March 26, 2006. Allen was first called for an offensive ... more

SPORTS ----- Bruce Bowen reacts to a foul called on him in the second half of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs Tuesday May 2, 2006 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS ----- Bruce Bowen reacts to a foul called on him in the second half of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs Tuesday May 2, 2006 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF) ... more

SPORTS ----- Bruce Bowen reacts to a foul called on him in the... Photo-2720087.40759 - San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs Bruce Bowen blocks the shot of Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki late in the fourth quarter forcing a jump ball during the fifth game in the Western Conference semi-finals at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Following the jump ball was another scramble for the loose ball resulting in yet another jump ball. Time finally ran out for the Mavs with the Spurs winning 98-97.( JERRY LARA ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs Bruce Bowen blocks the shot of Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki late in the fourth quarter forcing a jump ball during the fifth game in the Western Conference semi-finals at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, May 17, ... more

Spurs' Bruce Bowen and Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki fall into courtside photographers during first quarter action Friday May 19, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Tx. sixth game of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Spurs' Bruce Bowen and Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki fall into courtside photographers during first quarter action Friday May 19, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Tx. sixth game of the NBA Western ... more

LAS VEGAS - JULY 20: Bruce Bowen of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team poses for a portrait on July 20, 2006 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) (NBAE/Getty Images) less

LAS VEGAS - JULY 20: Bruce Bowen of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team poses for a portrait on July 20, 2006 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ... more